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Vanguard
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ID Total Knee
Surgical Technique
Figure 10
Figure 11
Distal Femoral Resection
(cont.)
Option 1: Adjustable Distal
Femoral Resection Guide
(cont.)
Assemble the IM rod and adjustable distal cut guide
by inserting the IM rod through the central hole of the
adjustable distal cut guide.
Slowly introduce the IM rod to the femoral canal to
depressurize the canal.
Slide the adjustable distal cut guide until it rests flush
with the distal femur.
Attach the distal cut block to the adjustable distal
adaptor by sliding the magnetized distal cut block into
the adjustable distal adaptor.
Attach the adjustable distal adaptor and distal cut block
to the adjustable distal cut guide by sliding the two legs
on the adjustable distal adaptor through the anterior
holes of the adjustable distal cut guide (Figure 10).
Continue sliding the adjustable distal adaptor until the
block is sitting against the anterior cortex.
Pin the distal cut block into place using 1/8 inch quick
release drill pins in the center pinholes of the block
(Figure 11).
Note:
To confirm the valgus angle, the alignment
handle can be inserted into the adjustable distal
adaptor and a 1/4 inch alignment rod can be inserted
and extended to the center of the femoral head.
